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I offered to pick up Fleur from my parents the day after our international trip was called off, and they were all, “She’s good, she sleeps at our feet and follows us everywhere without a leash. Come next week." I keep finding myself holding out berries for her 🥺. I cannot wait to get her back!!

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I wouldn't even feel safe protesting near a Trump property at this point with all the foreign policy disasters he's single-handedly brought upon us. Good luck with that hotel you're building across from Iran...

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Just awful

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Democratic Establishment, Instead of sinking money into (unsuccessfully) blocking the party's evolution, use your resources to support that evolution. Mamdani is exactly what the people want: a genuine grassroots fighter who stands with the people, not with the powerful. Take note.

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MUST SEE: Congresswoman Schrier nails conspiracy theorist and unfortunate HHS Secretary, RFK Jr., on the value of vaccines—and it’s glorious. Schrier also happens to be the first pediatrician in Congress.

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In response to RFK loading up the CDC’s vaccine advisory committee with anti-vaxxers, medical societies, local health departments, and advocacy groups are working to preserve vaccine access by ordering vaccines directly from manufacturers and emphasizing vaccine guidance from medical associations.

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It’s sad that we even have people considering voting for a sexual predator who is funded by billionaires over someone like Zohran Mamdani, a grassroots organizer who wants to serve the people. There are so many great choices out there that aren’t Cuomo. Zohran is just one of them. #DontRankCuomo

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With the illegal bombing of Iran, our trip to India is canceled again, at great expense. Our family is upset; my boys want to meet their extended family! Still, it feels negligible with the suffering happening abroad and at home. Entitled, puerile narcissists. Worst administration in modern history.

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Whatever word you choose to describe it, Israel’s brutality in Gaza is criminal, repugnant and shows no sign of slowing down. Just as Russia’s is in Ukraine. Trump’s friends.

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JUST NOW: Bernie tells the crowd about Trump attacking Iran, the crowd erupts into “NO MORE WAR!” chants Bernie calls the attack “grossly unconstitutional”

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What is this—Make Asbestos Great Again? www.nytimes.com/2025/06/16/u...

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A drug with the potential to “end the HIV pandemic,” that was just approved by the FDA, will launch in the US this week, as a new study reveals it could be sold for 1,000 times less than its possible price tag. www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

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♥️

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Sen. Alex Padilla (D-CA) Rep. LaMonica McIver (D-NJ) Mayor Ras Baraka (D-Newark) Judge Hannah Dugan (WI) Controller Brad Lander (D-NYC) This is not normal. This is not okay. We cannot let them convince us that this is normal or okay.

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If you’ve served on academic hiring committees: What are the most helpful materials you’ve seen in assistant professor applications (beyond the CV & cover letter)? My older brother applied to a zillion jobs, my older sister just one — they’re both department chairs where they landed. No pressure 😂

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Netanyahu began this war with his attack on Iran. In the process, he sabotaged US-Iran negotiations on nuclear issues and assassinated Ali Shamkhani, Iran’s lead nuclear negotiator. The US must not be dragged into another illegal Netanyahu war – either militarily or financially.

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Hit the streets tomorrow. Be nonviolent. Be joyfully defiant. Be defiantly joyful. Ridicule him. Condemn fascism. Oppose I.C.E. Affirm diversity. Embody America. Love your neighbor. Refuse to be intimidated. Be safe. Be loud. Be encouraged. #NoKingsDay

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Melissa Hortman, a former Minnesota House speaker, was assassinated early Saturday in what Gov. Tim Walz called “an act of targeted political violence.” Here’s a look at Hortman’s legislative history and legacy on key policies.

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On the horrifying shooting in Minnesota.

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Most definitely!

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Philly showin' up today

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I’m praying for Rep. Melissa Hortman’s family, and for Sen. John Hoffman and his wife’s recovery this morning. The rising tide of political violence in this country tears at all the values we hold dear. This is not who we are. This has to end.

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Love this

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300,000 people have already died, mostly from starvation, as a direct result from the defunding of USAID. These were real human beings with hopes and dreams just like you. Trump-Musk are 100% responsible for their deaths. Sadism kills.

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Bluesky Book Challenge Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. #Books #BookSky #BookChallenge Day One

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It’s here! 🤩 The 3rd edition of Intercultural Communication @edinburghup.bsky.social is out - thoroughly revised and updated and with a new chapter on intercultural communication in healthcare

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From 2024: "In a knowledge-based economy, skills like critical thinking, communication and intercultural fluency are highly valued across many career paths. Those are at the core of what #humanities education provides..." h/t @modernlanguage.bsky.social @cuny.edu #NEH www.amny.com/education/th...

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WATCH: “It's totally unconscionable,” says Sen. Bernie Sanders on the GOP bill that would kick 11 million Americans off health care. “And to do that in order to give massive tax breaks to people today on the top—who have never ever had it so good—is beyond cruel.”

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On Memorial Day, we honor the brave service members who have made the ultimate sacrifice on behalf of our nation. We owe these heroes and their loved ones everything, and we will always remember what they have done to protect our freedom.

submitted 33 days ago • 271 comments

Taking a few moments today to reflect on the lives others laid down to protect us, even as our culture lets us stay removed and unaware if we choose… yet another privilege built on their sacrifices. I am thankful beyond measure. 🕊️ #MemorialDay #DayofRemembrance #Delco #OldStDavids

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